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1494. The Stanišić Defence further submits that the plans for this anti-terrorist unit were
shelved in early March 1992. 2861 However, the Stanišić Defence has not cited to clear
evidentiary support for this submission. The Trial Chamber has reviewed evidence that the
Unit continued to exist and operate outside the Republic of Serbia in the period immediately
after early March 1992, which it will review in relation to the Brčko and Doboj camps below.
Tikveš camp, August 1991 to mid-1992
1495. The Trial Chamber now turns to the Tikveš camp. The Trial Chamber will consider
whether the Accused directed the involvement of the Unit in particular operations in and
around Tikveš. 2862 The Trial Chamber will further consider whether the Accused organized,
supplied, financed, and supported the Unit’s involvement in those particular operations. 2863
The Trial Chamber will also review whether the Accused directed and organized the
financing, training, logistical support, and other substantial assistance or support for the Unit
at Tikveš. 2864 Finally, the Trial Chamber will consider whether the Accused directed and
organized the training of other groups at Tikveš.
1496. In its Final Trial Brief, the Prosecution submits that around early August 1991, the Red
Berets, including Captain Dragan, set up a training camp in Tikveš in one of Tito’s Castles in
the SAO SBWS, run by Vasilje Mijović (Vaso) who coordinated with Serbian MUP DB
member Kostić. 2865 The Tikveš camp issued supplies to the Ilok camp. 2866
1497. The Trial Chamber has received evidence from Witness JF-036, Witness C-015, and
Witness JF-031 as well as through several documents regarding a camp at Tikveš. Witness
JF-036, a Serb and DB official in the SAO SBWS, 2867 testified that at the end of July or
beginning of August 1991, Captain Dragan took over Tito’s Castle in Tikveš and established a
training camp for his unit there. 2868 In mid-October 1991, the Serbian TO from Vojvodina set
up its headquarters at Tito’s Castle and remained there for approximately two months. 2869
1498. In January or February 1992, the witness realised that members of a special unit were
operating in Baranja. The witness learned that this unit was stationed at Tito’s castle after they
2861 See Stanišić Defence Final Trial Brief, 17 December 2012, paras 497, 505-508.
2862 Indictment, para. 7.
2863 Indictment, para. 7.
2864 Indictment, paras 3, 5, 15(c).
2865 Prosecution Final Trial Brief, 14 December 2012, para. 218.
2866 Prosecution Final Trial Brief, 14 December 2012, para. 218.
2867 P342 (Witness JF-036, witness statement, 2 May 2001), pp. 1-2.
2868 P342 (Witness JF-036, witness statement, 2 May 2001), p. 13; Witness JF-036, T. 4190; P343 (Map of
Eastern Croatia, including Tikveš, marked by Witness JF-036).
2869 P342 (Witness JF-036, witness statement, 2 May 2001), p. 13.
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